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Friday, January 15, 2016

100 Days of Calligraphy: Day 3

Day 3 of what I intend to be more diligent and intentional about this new year! :) It's the first variation of the pressure-and-release stroke. I began practicing the smaller version of the stroke. After that, I worked on the upside-down variation which I found to be easier to do.

I think I'm getting better with the control I have over my calligraphy pen (read: no more splattered ink due to intense nib pressure) as seen on the thin and practically uniform downstrokes. I still have a long way to go, though. This year, I swear I will be more disciplined and committed to getting better at this. :)

Hi Little Miss Honey! Yes, it is possible. :) I took one workshop in the past and now I'm doing self-study. You may want to check out Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters. It's super helpful for beginners. :)

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